Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

AMCHAM Urges Regulatory Overhaul for Korea's Financial Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New report identifies 39 regulatory divergences from global standards, urging reforms to IT, licensing, and cross-border rules.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Proposes Daily Maturities for Nikkei 225 Mini Options

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The exchange has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce new weekly contracts, scheduled for implementation in April 2027.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Structural Regulation

KRX to Reward Firms Adopting Advanced Dividend Procedures

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

Companies that reform their dividend process to enhance predictability for investors will receive incentives under the 'Corporate Value-up' programme.

Structural Regulation

RBI Mandates Global Identifiers for OTC Derivatives to Improve Transparency

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI has consolidated rules on LEI, making them immediately mandatory for market access, with implementation of UTI to follow next year.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Drafts New Rules for Corporate Bond Market

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The proposed decree aims to enhance transparency, tighten accountability, and strengthen regulatory oversight to rebuild investor confidence in the country's capital market.

Payments & Settlements

New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.

Credit Risk

BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.